His career began when he signed a professional contract with Manchester United, making his first-team debut in 1992 at age 17.In international football, he made his England debut on 1 September 1996, at the age of 21. He was made captain from 15 November 2000until the 2006 FIFA World Cup finals, during which he played 58 times.

He is married to Victoria Beckham and they have four children, Brooklyn Joseph, Romeo James, Cruz David, and Harper Seven.

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